BRK electronic CO3000BN User's Manual
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1. three times every 30 seconds CO Alarm needs to be serviced or replaced See Chapter 4 for details CO ALARM IS IN ALARM BATTERY SERVICE ALARM lt Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm ALARM ight flashes RED rapidly and horn sounds loudly See Chapter 3 for details on how to respond to an alarm ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR During an alarm move everyone to a source of fresh air Do NOT move the CO Alarm CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane 500 ppm Butane 300 ppm Heptane 500 ppm Ethyl Acetate 200 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol 200 ppm and Carbon Dioxide 5000 ppm Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million Required Alarm Levels Before 10 COHb exposure at levels of 30 to 70 Relative Humidity RH 400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes 150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes 70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days Audible Alarm 85dB minimum at 10 feet Power Powered by 9V battery Green light flashes about twice a minute when device is receiving battery power During Alarm CO Alarm horn sounds while the red light flashes rapidly This CO alarm is designed to sound for2. A WARNING NEVER ignore your carbon monoxide alarm if it alarms Refer to What To Do If Your CO Alarm Alarms for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death A WARNING Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem A WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical conditions may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS General Information ACO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks for example or if CO is consistently present a slow CO leak on a fuel burning appliance This carbon monoxide alarm features a permanently installed sensor three colored indicator lights and an 85 dB alarm hom It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn The Cover of Your CO Alarm 1 Test Silence Button 2 BATTERY Light Dual Color Green or Yellow 3 SERVICE Light Yellow 4 ALARM Light Red 5 Behind
3. CO Alarms will not work without power This alarm requires a 9V alkaline or lithium battery to operate This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor CO may be present in other areas Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO reaches the CO Alarm For this reason we recommend if bedroom doors are usually closed at night you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home For example a CO Alarm on the second level near the bedrooms may not sense CO in the basement For this reason one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning Complete coverage is recommended Place CO Alarms on each level of the home CO Alarms may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds current UL standards However if the CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired CO Alarms are not a su
4. Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing move everyone to a source K ALARM MOVE of fresh air DO NOT TO FRESH AIR move the CO Alarm Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO See Chapter 5 What You Must Know About CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call 10 Using the Silence Feature While the alarm is silenced A WARNING NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the hom Use the silence feature Removing the batteries removes your protection See previous page for details on responding to an alarm The silence feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s alarm horn while you correct the problem it will not correct a CO problem While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO When CO reaches the alarm level the Alarm will sound repeating horn pattern 4 beeps a pause 4 beeps etc Press and hold the Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE After initial 4 minute S
5. Alarm onto the mounting bracket until you feel it click into place 7 Test the CO Alarm as described in To Test this CO Alarm CHAPTER 3 If Your CO Alarm Alarms A WARNING Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO Alarm alarms you must not ignore it If the Alarm Signal Sounds 1 2 Operate the Test Silence button Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived the premises have been aired out and your CO alarm remains in its normal condition After following steps 1 3 if your CO alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment
6. also hard Outdoor conditionsand o ter special to recreate during a CO investigation circumstances How Can I Protect My Family ACO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults ACO Alarm is nota substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning Clean chimneys and flues yearly Keep them free of debris leaves and nests for proper air flow Also have a professional check for rust and corrosion cracks or separations These conditions can pre vent proper air movement and cause backdrafting Never cap or covera chimney in any way that would block air ow Test and maintain all fuel burning equip ment annually Many local gas or oil com panies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee e Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appli ances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the fur nace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appli ances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches
7. e Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall Keep windows and doors open slightly e If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can signifi cantly decrease CO levels In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm alarms 15 16 CHAPTER 6 Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 defines three specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm They are measured in parts per million ppm of CO over time in minutes UL2034 Required Alarm Points Ifthe alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES Ifthe alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e Ifthe alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES IMPORTANT CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat Since you cannot see or smell CO never assume it s not present An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average healthy adults but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches An exposure to 4
8. from a high table could damage the Alarm s sensitive components Before you start installation find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this CO alarm On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician Place one label near the CO Alarm and the other label in the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds NOTE A qualified appliance technician is defined as a person firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and responsible for the installation testing servicing or replacement of heating ventilation air conditioning HVAC equipment combustion appliances and equipment and or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment Installing the 9V Battery 1 Slide the mounting bracket battery door off the back of the CO Alarm 2 Attach the 9V battery included to the battery connector inside the battery compartment Make sure the battery snaps in securely and cannot be shaken loose 3 Place the battery and connector back inside the battery compartment IMPORTANT For your Safety the CO Alarm will not close until a 9V battery is installed For Tabletop Use To Mount On The Wall 1 Close the battery compartment by sliding the mounting bracket battery door back onto the back of the CO Alarm 2 Test the CO Alarm as described
9. immediately for optimum performance If the alarm does not test properly 1 Make sure the battery is installed correctly 2 Be sure the alarm is clean and dust free 3 Install a fresh 9V alkaline or lithium battery and test the alarm again If the CO Alarm is not working properly refer to the Limited Warranty at the end of this manual CAUTION If there is still a problem do not try to fix the alarm yourself this will void your warranty Install a new CO Alarm immediately CO Alarms under warranty can be returned to BRK Brands Inc for replacement see Limited Warranty for details A WARNING The Test Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Regular Maintenance 11 REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order Test it every week using the Test Silence button e Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least twice a year using the soft brush attachment Test the Alarm again after vacuuming Replace the battery when the CO Alarm chirps and the yellow light blinks twice a minute the low battery warning NOTE The low battery warning should last for 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery This unit requires one standard 9V alkaline bat
10. up to 12 hours in alarm conditions provided the battery is fresh and installed correctly Warranty 5 year limited warranty Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034 According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 Section 1 1 2 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as but not limited to exhaust from internal combustion engines abnormal operation of fuel fired appliances and fireplaces CO alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure This CO Alarm monitors the air and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem This is only possible if alarms are located installed and maintained as described in this manual CHAPTER 2 Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household located near the sleeping area For added protection install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom and on every level of your home If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway In a Single level Home Install at le
11. where temperature is colder than 40 4 C or hotter than 100 38 These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages e In turbulent air like near ceiling fans heat vents air conditioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors In direct sunlight A WARNING This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units A WARNING This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit A WARNING DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings RVs boats or airplanes This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM Read Where To Install Your CO Alarm before starting This CO Alarm can be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wall For tabletop use choose a table no taller than 36 92 cm a fall
12. 00 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average healthy adults after 35 minutes but can cause death after 2 hours IMPORTANT This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average healthy adults Why is this important Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help Also young children and pen may be the first affected The average ealthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm alarms However people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting Guide Problem This means You should The BATTERY Light turns YELLOW It flashes and the horn chirps twice a minute Low battery warning Install a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery During testing when you press and hold the Test Silence button the BATTERY Light turns YELLOW Low battery I
13. BRK ELECTRONICS MODEL CO3000BN User s Manual Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm M06 1050 000 8 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 cece ee 1 Basic Safety Informati n neam nissan aA ea me dew Geen aa Ge ques Rau 1 How Your CO Alarm Works sisi niesna An 004 00 vad ed adheres wade E A 2 What The Lights and Alarm Tones Mean 0 0 ccc cette eee 3 CO Alarmi Specifications renati a iata ia aiana Chacha Qa PRUE eRe RARER Wee EA 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION assas 0000 ee eee eee eee ee 5 Whereito Install CO Alarms is era rari iana ia dhs itty Saas Ba iene Maes hain 5 Where NOT To Install Your CO Alarm 1 eect tenes 6 How to Install Your CO Alarm saaa 7 CHAPTER 3 IF YOUR CO ALARM ALARMS 00 00 e eee eee eee 9 If the Alarm Signal Sounds 0 cece ccc eens 9 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 0 cc ccc tenes 9 Using the Silence Feature ninaa a aa a wqukias ate gadiw Bk un Be ORS ea mee 10 CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 0200 c ee eeee eens 11 CHAPTER 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 0200e00ee 13 Wat IS CO dei cl nec e r ir aah ele Ot ashe a thas arate ds Bl et belle tal cal pelican 13 Symptoms Of COP OISONING 3 hip saw praia tivated atmos Uva Aveda we ene Nee 13 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home suussa 14 How Can I Protect My Family 0 0 c cece ett 15 CHAPTER 6 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 5 16 CHAPTER 7 T
14. Brands Inc will replace any defective carbon monoxide alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands Inc s cost This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance If this carbon monoxide alarm is installed by a contractor this warranty will be valid for the homeowner or the first homeowner after installation from the date of initial purchase by the contractor and is not transferable Dealers service centers or retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current or use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands Inc Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes BRK Brands Inc shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for five years Some st
15. Cover Alarm Horn 85db audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN WELCOME CHIRP BATTERY SERVICE ALARM Te amp x Horn chirps and battery light blinks green once when battery is first connected ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER BATTERY SERVICE ALARM O BATTERY light flashes GREEN twice a minute Horn is silent LOW BATTERY WARNING DURING TESTING CO ALARM GOOD BATTERY REQUIRES SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE ALARM E BATTERY SERVICE ALARM n When you press the Test Silence button all three lights will flash briefly and the horn will sound If the battery is GOOD the BATTERY light flashes GREEN DURING TESTING LOW WEAK BATTERY BATTERY SERVICE ALARM OF TTT yrs Esi BATTERY SERVICE ALARM g The BATTERY light turns YELLOW It flashes and the horn chirps twice a minute This warning should last for up to 30 days but you should replace the battery as soon as possible See Chapter 4 for details When you press the Test Silence button all three lights will flash briefly but the horn may stay silent If the battery is WEAK the BATTERY light flashes YELLOW IMPORTANT Replace a weak battery immediately The SERVICE light flashes YELLOW and the horn chirps
16. ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2 cece eee 17 CHAPTER 8 GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS 22 000005 18 LIMITED WARRANTY 0000 eee eee eee eee BACK COVER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This unit was shipped with a user s manual that contains important information about its operation If you are installing this unit for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the user CHAPTER 1 Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items IMPORTANT THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas IMPORTANT This CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine use A CAUTION This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas A WARNING The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death A WARNING This CO Alarm does not operate without a working battery Removing the battery or failure to replace it at the end of its service life removes your protection
17. ast one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area e Foradded protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In a Multi level Home Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area For added protection install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home If you have a basement install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs e Foradded protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In a Mobile Home BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN GARAGE LIVING ROOM HALL EA S 5 T BASEMENT oO amp SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING CO ALARMS Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM DO NOT locate this CO Alarm In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Closer than 20 feet from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliances like a water heater e Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance In extremely humid areas This alarm should be at least 10 feet from a bath or shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dishwasher laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity In areas
18. ates provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province Service Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned shipping prepaid to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc M06 1050 000 8 99
19. below 3 Set the CO Alarm in plain view on a table where it will not be blocked by any obstructions Table height should not exceed 36 92 cm IMPORTANT Put the CO Alarm where children and pets cannot reach it To Test this CO Alarm Push and hold the Test Silence button on the cover until you hear a chirp The chirp marks the start of the self test sequence e First the yellow and green lights will flash briefly this is normal Next the alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The red light will flash quickly The alarm sequence should last 5 6 seconds If it does not alarm make sure the battery is correctly installed and test it again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately Tools you will need pencil drill with 3 16 or 5mm drill bit flathead screwdriver hammer 1 Choose a location on the wall Do not install the alarm closer than 4 from where the wall meets the ceiling 2 Hold the mounting bracket against the wall and make a mark inside each keyhole where you will drill your mounting hole 3 Usea 3 16 drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the mounting holes 4 Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are flush with the wall If necessary tap them gently with a hammer 5 Line up the mounting bracket up with the screw anchors and screw the bracket onto the wall 6 Slide the CO
20. bstitute for a smoke alarm Although fire is a source of carbon monoxide this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire This CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning furnaces appliances or other sources Early warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance Though these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels BRK Brands Inc does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives CO Alarms have a limited life Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible any of these parts could fail at any time Therefore you must test your CO Alarm weekly CO Alarms are not foolproof Like all other electronic devices CO Alarms have limitations They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of the home away from the CO Alarm Limited Warranty Coverage BRK Brands Inc warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years from the date of purchase During the first year after the date of purchase BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective carbon monoxide alarm without charge During the next four years BRK
21. ilence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again If the CO Alarm remains silent after you pressed the Test Silence button This means CO levels are dropping If the CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you pressed the Test Silence button This means CO levels present indicate a potentially dangerous situation CHAPTER 4 Testing and Maintenance WEEKLY TESTING A WARNING DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when hom starts sounding Push and hold the Test Silence button on the cover until you hear a chirp The chirp marks the start of the self test sequence First the BATTERY green and SERVICE yellow lights will flash briefly this is normal Next the alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The ALARM red light will flash quickly The alarm sequence should last 5 6 seconds If it does not alarm make sure the battery is correctly installed and test it again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately NOTE When you press and hold the Test Silence button if the battery is low or weak the BATTERY light will flash YELLOW Even if the horn sounds you should replace a low or weak battery
22. nstall a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery Horn chirps and yellow service light blinks three times every 30 seconds Unit needs to be replaced Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you ress the Test Silence utton CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department If not press the Test Silence button again and keep ventilating your home CO Alarm alarms frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install Your CO Alarm Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Regular Maintenance If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual call our Consumer Affairs Department at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 a m 5 00 p m CT 17 18 CHAPTER 8 General Limitations Of CO Alarms This CO Alarm is intended for residential use It is not intended for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for carbon monoxide alarms must be met
23. r reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as e Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water Fuel burning appliances like portable heater heaters gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen Obstructions in or unconventional vent range or cooktop gas clothes dryer pipe designs which can amplify the Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or above situations disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel chimney pipe or flue or cracked heat burning devices range oven fireplace exchanger blocked or clogged chimney 3 Temperature inversions which can trap p 9 i P exhaust close to the ground Improper use of appliance device operating BrE a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area 4 Car idling inan op n orel sed attached like a garage or screened porch garage Pi a These conditions are dangerous because they Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by can trap exhaust in your home Since these conditions can come and go they are
24. tery The following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 You can also use an Ultralife 9 volt lithium battery U9VL for longer service life between battery changes These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores IMPORTANT Use only the alkaline or lithium replacement batteries listed The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge A CAUTION DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm Doing so may permanently damage the CO Alarm IMPORTANT Household cleaners aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor When using any of these materials near the alarm make sure the room is well ventilated CHAPTER 5 What You Need To Know About CO What is CO CO is an invisible odorless tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely or are exposed to heat usually fire Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO These fuels include Wood coal charcoal oil natural gas gasoline kerosene and propane Common appliances are often sources of CO If they are not properly maintained are improperly ventilated or malfunction CO levels can rise quickly CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient Airtight homes with added insulation sealed windo
25. ws and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside Symptoms of CO Poisoning These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage death CAUTION Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm Carbon monoxide is an odorless invisible gas which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO House well ventilated before the investigator arrives Problem caused by backdrafting Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call 13 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage o
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